Italian Architecture, Mixed Media Fine Art Painting, "IF WALLS COULD TALK- CORTONA" by International Abstract Artist Kimberly Conrad

The "Walls of Italy" is a series inspired by photos I took of the walls and architecture on my recent trip to Italy, more specifically in the town of  Cortona. This painting also represents the oldest part of town where the outer walls of the buildings were dilapidated- and many years/layers were exposed. These buildings were all occupied, and our guide assured us that the insides had been beautifully renovated, and decorated. 

This is the third piece in the series. View the first two HERE

30"x19"x1.5" Mixed Media on Canvas

Click HERE for more info on this piece.

 Visit http://KimberlyConradFineArt.com to view other Kimberly Conrad paintings.

 Oh how I miss Italy!! Especially Cortona!!

A Thought for Today....

Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life.
 
Anna Akhmatova



  Kimberly Conrad Contemporary Art Gallery
 Boarding House Studio Galleries
 220 East 7th Ave (Governer's Park)
 Denver, CO 80203
 303.881.2258

Mixed Media Fine Art Painting, Italian Architecture "The Secrets of Cortona" by International Abstract Artist Kimberly Conrad

I am so excited to finally be sharing this painting with you.

My favorite part of my recent trip to Italy was the time I spent in the magical town of Cortona. I took hundreds of photos of architecture, especially the WALLS while in Italy.

I have three series of painting planned from the trip and this is the first piece in the mixed media series "The Walls of Italy".

This piece was inspired by a photo I took on a walking tour of Cortona in the oldest part of the town. The outsides of these structures (all occupied) looked as if they were crumbling and many had rusted metal from who knows what exposed, but we were assured that the interiors were beautifully restored and modern!!

Oh the stories and secrets those walls would tell if they could talk!! And yes...the metal grill was actually slightly crooked on the wall and a rusted key was also really on the wall!!

24"x24"x1.5" Mixed Media on Canvas

Click HERE for more info on this piece.

The photo that inspired this piece is shown below.

 Visit http://KimberlyConradFineArt.com to view other Kimberly Conrad paintings.

A Thought for Today....

Travel brings power and love back into your life.
 Rumi


  Kimberly Conrad Contemporary Art Gallery
 Boarding House Studio Galleries
 220 East 7th Ave (Capitol Hill)
 Denver, CO 80203
 303.881.2258

Mixed Media Fine Art Painting, Italian Architecture "The Secrets of Cortona" by International Abstract Artist Kimberly Conrad

My favorite part of my recent trip to Italy was the time I spent in the magical town of Cortona. I took hundreds of photos of architecture, especially the WALLS while in Italy.

This piece was inspired by a photo I took on a walking tour of Cortona in the oldest part of the town. The outsides of these structures (all occupied) looked as if they were crumbling and many had rusted metal from who knows what exposed, but we were assured that the interiors were beautifully restored and modern!!

Oh the stories and secrets those walls would tell if they could talk!! And yes...the metal grill was actually slightly crooked on the wall and a rusted key was also really on the wall!!

24"x24"x1.5" Mixed Media on Canvas

Click HERE for more info on this piece.

The photo that inspired this piece is shown below.

 Visit http://KimberlyConradFineArt.com to view other Kimberly Conrad paintings.

A Thought for Today....

Travel brings power and love back into your life.
 Rumi


  Kimberly Conrad Contemporary Art Gallery
 Boarding House Studio Galleries
 220 East 7th Ave (Capitol Hill)
 Denver, CO 80203
 303.881.2258

Italian Architecture, Mixed Media Fine Art Painting, "Old Cortona" by International Abstract Artist Kimberly Conrad

My favorite part of my recent trip to Italy was the time I spent in the magical town of Cortona. I took hundreds of photos of architecture, especially the WALLS while in Italy.

The "Walls of Italy " is a brand new series inspired by photos I took of the walls and architecture on my recent trip to Italy, more specifically in the town of  Cortona. This painting also represents the oldest part of town where the outer walls of the buildings were dilapidated- and many years/layers were exposed. These buildings were all occupied, and our guide assured us that the insides had been beautifully renovated, and decorated. 

20"x20"x1.5" Mixed Media on Canvas

Click HERE for more info on this piece.

 Visit http://KimberlyConradFineArt.com to view other Kimberly Conrad paintings.

A Thought for Today....

Travel brings power and love back into your life.
 Rumi


  Kimberly Conrad Contemporary Art Gallery
 Boarding House Studio Galleries
 220 East 7th Ave (Governer's Park)
 Denver, CO 80203
 303.881.2258

Day 3 in Cortona.......Part 1, My recent trip to Italy with Kimberly Conrad

Day 3 in Cortona.......Part 1

Day 3 was just as marvelous. We had a demo on the terrace of the hotel by Joan Fullerton, then split up to "paint the town".

Judith Babcock and I headed out together just as it started to rain.
We didn't mind it a bit, as it gave us a different experience then the two days before.

The lovely Judith Babcock...just walkin' in the rain!

The rain even SMELLS lovlier in Cortona!!

We ducked into a little cafe for a bowl of bean soup...it was amazing....but of course:)

We visited the only book store in town, which is also home to the only art supplies in town....

Books and Art Supplies

Directly across the little street from the bookstore is that little  real estate listing place in the movie.....where Frances sees the listing for Bramasole.

I watched the movie again the other night, and when she's standing there looking at this...you see the bookstore behind her....and my heart leapt and shouted  "I was there just a few weeks ago....shopping for art supplies"...I know, I know, I have the worst case ever of "I LOVE Italy"!!!!

Judy and I headed back to our rooms for a bit as the rain continued...she painted from

her balcony, and I watched the sky from my balcony and took pictures.

My oh My those Clouds!!

We headed back out ( raining again) but it was our last day in Cortona and could not be wasted...

More photos of the rainy streets and lovely shops

Pharmacy....

The Bank.....

I love how the flags line the streets

Blogger will not allow me to upload any more images for this post....so I will call this Day 3 in Cortona Part 1 and share part 2 next time!!